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Paper
GS-I
Question
Q17
Marks
12.5M
Word Limit
150W
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Paper
GS Paper I — Indian Heritage, History, Geography & Society
Subject
Indian SocietySubtopic
Urbanization, their problems and their remedies
Difficulty
Medium
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This question is from the Indian Society topic under GS-I (2016). It carries 12.5 marks with a 150-word limit. Difficulty: Medium.
For a 12.5-mark question with 150-word limit, structure your answer with a brief introduction, 2-3 main body points with evidence, and a forward-looking conclusion.